Corrections, Retractions & Withdrawals Policy
Corrections, Retractions, and Withdrawals Policy
Justitia Nova: Indonesian Journal of Modern Law is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, transparency, and reliability of the scholarly record. When errors, ethical concerns, or other issues affecting the integrity of a published work are identified, the journal will take appropriate and proportionate editorial action in accordance with internationally recognized principles of publication ethics and the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Purpose
This policy establishes a transparent framework for correcting, withdrawing, or retracting scholarly content when necessary. Its primary purpose is to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record, correct significant errors, address potential research or publication misconduct, and ensure that readers are clearly informed of any substantive post-publication changes affecting published articles.
Corrections
A correction may be issued when an error in a published article affects its accuracy, clarity, completeness, or presentation but does not invalidate the overall findings or scholarly conclusions of the article. Corrections may include substantive typographical errors, incorrect author names or affiliations, inaccurate figures or tables, errors in references, or other mistakes introduced by the authors or during the publication process.
A correction notice will clearly identify the article concerned, describe the nature of the error, and explain the corresponding amendment where appropriate. The correction will remain permanently linked to the original article in order to maintain a transparent and reliable scholarly record.
Retractions
A published article may be retracted when there is clear evidence that its findings or conclusions are unreliable or that serious breaches of publication ethics have occurred. Grounds for retraction may include, but are not limited to, fabrication or falsification of research data, plagiarism, duplicate or redundant publication, serious methodological errors that invalidate the conclusions, unethical research practices, undisclosed conflicts of interest that materially affect the reliability of the article, or manipulation of the peer review process.
A retraction notice will clearly state the reason for the retraction and will remain permanently associated with the original article. The original article will remain part of the scholarly record but will be clearly identified as “Retracted” to ensure transparency and prevent readers from treating the article as valid research.
Article Withdrawal
Withdrawal generally applies to manuscripts that have been accepted for publication or made available online ahead of formal issue assignment but have not yet become part of the journal's finalized scholarly record. Withdrawal may be considered in exceptional circumstances, including accidental duplicate submission, serious administrative or technical errors, legal concerns, or ethical issues identified before formal publication.
Authors requesting withdrawal must provide a written explanation to the Editorial Office. The Editor-in-Chief will assess the request and determine whether withdrawal is justified under the journal's policies. Withdrawal requests do not automatically result in approval.
Expressions of Concern
An Expression of Concern may be issued when substantial concerns have been raised regarding the integrity, reliability, or ethical status of a published article, but the available evidence is not yet sufficient to justify a correction or retraction.
An Expression of Concern serves to alert readers while the matter is being investigated. Following completion of the investigation, the journal may issue a correction, retract the article, or take no further action if the concerns are not substantiated.
Investigation Process
When concerns are raised regarding a published or submitted manuscript, the Editorial Office may request explanations and supporting documentation from the authors, consult reviewers or members of the Editorial Board, seek advice from independent experts, and, where appropriate, communicate with relevant institutions or funding organizations.
Investigations will be conducted as fairly, objectively, and confidentially as possible. Editorial action will be based on the available evidence, the nature and seriousness of the concern, and applicable publication ethics principles.
Editorial Responsibility
The Editor-in-Chief has primary responsibility for decisions concerning corrections, withdrawals, retractions, and Expressions of Concern. Such decisions will be made independently and objectively, without influence from commercial interests, institutional pressure, personal relationships, or other inappropriate considerations.
Where the Editor-in-Chief has a conflict of interest, responsibility for the matter will be assigned to an appropriately independent editor or other qualified authority.
Transparency and the Scholarly Record
All substantive post-publication actions will be clearly identified and appropriately linked to the affected article. Notices will provide sufficient information to explain the reason for the editorial action while respecting confidentiality and applicable legal or ethical requirements.
The journal will seek to ensure that corrections, retractions, and Expressions of Concern are readily visible to readers and remain part of the permanent scholarly record.
Author Responsibility
Authors have a continuing responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of their published work. Authors who identify a significant error or ethical concern affecting their article should promptly notify the Editorial Office and cooperate fully with any subsequent investigation or corrective action.
Authors are expected to provide accurate explanations and relevant documentation when requested by the Editorial Office.
Commitment to Scholarly Integrity
Justitia Nova: Indonesian Journal of Modern Law is committed to preserving a trustworthy, accurate, and transparent scholarly record. The journal will take appropriate and proportionate editorial action whenever necessary to correct errors, address publication ethics concerns, and protect the integrity of published legal scholarship.